Two Postdoctoral Researchers on Health Inequalities

Helsingin yliopisto; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 45 000 - 51 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Finland is inviting applications for TWO POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS on health inequalities. The positions involve conducting quantitative research using unique longitudinal data. Successful candidates should hold a relevant doctoral degree and have strong quantitative skills. This role is part of a significant research project aimed at understanding social factors affecting health. Salary approximately €45,000 - €51,000 gross annually, with a closing date for applications on 31.10.2025.

Benefits

Attractive and diverse workplace

Development opportunities

Generous family benefits and healthcare

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Strong quantitative methods skills.
• Excellent command of written English.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct quantitative research mostly on longitudinal register-based data.
• Contribute to teaching in the master's program in demography.
• Participate in thesis supervision and other research activities.

Skills

Strong quantitative methods skills

Excellent command of written English

Education

Doctoral degree in demography, public health/epidemiology, statistical sociology, statistics, population genetics or other relevant field

Job description

The Faculty of Social Sciences invites applications for the position of TWO POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS ON HEALTH INEQUALITIES for a fixed term period of 2-3 years, starting as agreed.

The positions are part of an ERC Advanced Grant to Pekka Martikainen and the newly established Max Planck - University of Helsinki Center for Social Inequalities in Population Health. The project aims to better understand the effects of social factors on health, incidence of chronic disease, care needs and mortality in ageing populations over time.

Our analyses will take advantage of Finnish census and population registration data that are unique internationally in that they longitudinally combine individual and family data representative of a national population for over 50 years. These data are also linked to epidemiological cohort studies that contain behavioral, clinical and genetic information.

Research Themes and Responsibilities

The successful applicants should contribute to one or more of the research themes of the project. The main tasks of the appointed researchers are - jointly with the research team - to design and conduct quantitative research mostly on longitudinal register-based data. Additionally, the researchers are expected to actively contribute to teaching in the master's program in demography, or thesis supervision (up to 5% annually) and other research activities of the Institute.

Qualifications

The appointees to the positions must hold a doctoral degree in demography, public health/epidemiology, statistical sociology, statistics, population genetics or other relevant field, have strong quantitative methods skills and an excellent command of written English.

What We Offer

We are an equal opportunity employer and offer an attractive and diverse workplace in an inspiring environment with a variety of development opportunities and benefits. The annual gross salary range will be approx. €45,000 - €51,000, depending on the appointee's qualifications and experience.

Finland is a member of the European Union, has high quality free schooling (also in English) and generous family benefits and healthcare. Finland was recently ranked as the best country in the world for expat families, and Helsinki in the world's top ten most livable cities.

How to Apply

Please submit your application, together with the required attachments, through the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via the link Apply now. Use your current email address to register to the Recruitment System.

The following English-language documents must be enclosed with applications:

1. A curriculum vitae
2. A statement (max 1 page) outlining applicants research experience and interests
3. A numbered list of publications

The closing date for applications is 31.10, 2025.

Further Information

Further information about the position and the research project may be obtained from Professor Pekka Martikainen. In case you need support with the recruitment system, please contact [e-mail]

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The University of Helsinki is an equal opportunities employer and offers a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities.